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Salisbury, Missouri

City · Population 1,569 · #274 in Missouri
Salisbury, Missouri

Salisbury is a city in Chariton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,563 at the 2020 census..

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About Salisbury

Salisbury, MO is a small town located in northern Missouri, home to 1,569 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Salisbury is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,171 residents per square mile.

What Makes Salisbury Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Salisbury — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Chariton County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Salisbury

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Salisbury

  • SALISBURY ELEM.
  • SALISBURY HIGH

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,569
Rank in state#274 of 938
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density1,171/sq mi
Coordinates39.4233, -92.8024

🗺️ Map of Salisbury